RADT 1031 - Anatomy and Positioning I

Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: The course is the first of two semester courses that pertain to anatomy and radiographic positioning of the body. Initially, the student is introduced to radiographic terminology, including anatomical body planes, surfaces, movements and topographical landmarks. This course covers the anatomy and radiographic positioning of the chest, abdomen and extremities. Emphasis is also placed on bone development, skeletal articulations and joint morphology. The student will demonstrate theory and clinical applications in the laboratory setting. The student must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program is required. This coures requires students to be concurrently enrolled in RADT 1020 or consent of the RADT or MEDA program director.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Body Surfaces/Anatomical Planes/Part Location/Terminology of Movement
1. Radiographic Positioning Terminology
X-ray Equipment / Preliminary Procedures
1. Components of the Radiograph
2. Film Critique
Anatomy of the Abdominal Cavity
1. Introduction to the Digestive/Biliary/Urinary Systems
2. Radiographic Positioning of the Abdomen
3. Special Radiographic Projections of the Abdomen
Anatomy of the Forearm / Elbow
1. Radiographic Positioning of the Forearm / Elbow
2. Special Radiographic Projections of the Elbow
Anatomy of the Humerus/Scapula/Clavicle
1. Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint
2. Radiographic Positioning of the Humerus/Scapula / Clavicle / AC Joints
Anatomy of the Thoracic Cavity/Respiratory System
1. Radiographic Positioning of the Chest
2. Special Radiographic Projections of the Chest
Bone Development/Skeletal Anatomy
1. Terminology of the Skeletal System
2. Arthrology
Fractures - Descriptions/Radiographic Appearance
1. Anatomy of the Fingers/Hand/Wrist
Radiographic Positioning of the Fingers/Thumb/Hand/Wrist
1. Special Radiographic Projections of the Wrist
Anatomy of the Lower Leg / Knee / Patella / Femur
1. Radiographic Positioning of the Lower Leg / Knee / Patella
Anatomy of the Ribs / Sternum
1. Radiographic Positioning of Ribs / Sternum
Radiographic Positioning of the Shoulder Joint
1. Special Radiographic Projections of the Shoulder
Special Radiographic Projections of the Knee
1. Anatomy of the Hip / Pelvis Radiographic
2. Positioning of the Femur / Hip / Pelvis
Special Radiographic Projections of the Pelvis
Anatomy of the Toes / Foot / Ankle
1. Radiographic Positioning of the Toes / Foot / Ankle
2. Special Radiographic Projection of the Os Calcis

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

demonstrate oral and written communication pertaining to radiographic anatomy and positioning.
identify anatomical structures of the thoracic and abdominal cavities on radiographic images.
simulate radiographic positioning of the chest and abdomen in the laboratory setting.
perform phantom images of the chest and abdomen using proper radiation safety practices according to ALARA standards.
describe the developmental and structural components of the skeletal system.
identify anatomical structures of the upper and lower extremities on radiographic images.
simulate radiographic positioning of the upper and lower extremities in the laboratory setting.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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RADT 1031 - Anatomy and Positioning I